COURIER dives into the numbers behind the Epstein files and the psyche of American voters
Pam Bondi's Burn Book, defiant New Yorkers, and more
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Where are the FBI’s missing interviews with a woman who named Trump?
The full FBI interviews of a woman who claimed Trump assaulted her are missing. Nina Burleigh examines Jane Doe — and asks where the fuck are the rest of the interviews? — in this week’s American Freakshow.
Fear is reshaping Americans’ civic behavior — and that should concern you
“Horizon loss”—or the feeling that the future is closing rather than opening—is reshaping Americans’ emotional lives and civic behavior. Neuroscientist turned civic data nerd Sarah Stamper takes a deep dive in FWIW.
50 ways Trump is out of his mind (Yes, we’re counting)
Donald Trump — the man in possession of the United States’ nuclear codes — could be best described as ‘unhinged.’ Mark Jacob lays out 50 examples of Trump being absolutely out of his mind in this week’s Stop the Presses.
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Join DEFIANCE.org and COURIER at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on February 24th for the State of the Swamp, a rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union.
Opposition figures, current and former elected officials, celebrities, and other leaders will gather to tell the truth and to counter Donald Trump’s lies. Speakers include Robert DeNiro, Jim Acosta, Mehdi Hasan, and Senator Ron Wyden.
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COURIER CEO and publisher Tara McGowan talks to journalist Kara Swisher about Big Tech’s influence on the American government in the latest episode of Gloves Off. Watch now to learn more about how tech giants are entangled with the Trump admin — and to find out what Americans can do to push back.
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COURIER breaks down the Epstein files by the numbers (and they’re shocking)
Trump’s in the Epstein files how MANY times??? COURIER contributor Allan Piper answers that and more in his riveting new video where he takes a look at the Epstein files by the numbers.
Pam Bondi was caught red-handed with her own personal ‘Burn Book’
At last week’s congressional hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi was caught with a burn book of disses and papers that appeared to be a congresswoman’s search history. COURIER has the story.
New Yorkers re-raise the Pride flag at Stonewall in defiance of Trump
The Trump administration had previously removed a Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in New York City, the first national monument to LGBTQ rights in the United States. COURIER has the video.
Join us for the State of the Swamp — use COURIER15 for ticket discount
Join DEFIANCE.org and COURIER at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on February 24th for the State of the Swamp, a rebuttal to Trump’s State of the Union.
Opposition figures, current and former elected officials, celebrities, and other leaders will gather to tell the truth and to counter Donald Trump’s lies. Speakers include Robert DeNiro, Jim Acosta, Mehdi Hasan, and Senator Ron Wyden.
Use discount code COURIER15 for 15% off tickets.
Iowa Republicans back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote
The SAVE Act is a massive overhaul of the country’s elections. Iowa’s House delegation was part of the razor-thin margin that passed it. COURIER’s Iowa outpost, Iowa Starting Line, has the story.
Hutchins warehouse owner won’t sell or lease to Trump’s ICE
An Amazon warehouse located in Hutchins, Texas, won’t be used as an ICE detention facility—but the federal agency still has plans to expand across the state. COURIER’s Courier Texas has the story.
Records tie Merrimack ICE project to Ayotte donor
Records connect Merrimack ICE warehouse to Trammell Crow network tied to Gov. Kelly Ayotte donor Harlan Crow. COURIER’s New Hampshire outlet, Granite Post, takes a deep dive into the relationship.